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Eight is Enough was one of the best shows from the late 1970's and early 1980's. It was considered a dramedy.
During filming her health suddenly deteriorated, and Hyland died on March 27, 1977, having filmed only four episodes. As a result, her character's death was written into the second season of the series. The second season begins in the fall of 1977 with Tom as a widower.
After the end of the show's fifth season, production costs and declining ratings caused the show to be canceled, along with seven other shows that season. Reunion movies were broadcast in 1987 and 1989.
On March 15, 1978, Richardson married Michael Virden, and shortly thereafter became pregnant, which was also written into Eight Is Enough. She gave birth to their daughter, Sarah, on February 27, 1980.
O'Grady's character was the hardest hit, nearly disappearing from the show, while Goodeve became so frustrated by his peripheral presence that he convinced the writers to divorce David and Janet so he could return to the nucleus.